Exploding Box Card

Isn't Spring wonderful?! I love seeing all the flowers blooming, and the grass starting to grow.

I have felt very inspired by all the flowers lately, and so decided to make a spring card.

The idea for this card came from Pinterest. The original designer is Susiesmith37.

I loved what she had done with her card, and so I decided to take my own spin on it.

I used Graphic 45's Botanical Tea collection for this card. I just adore all the spring themed papers!

The red roses were some paper roses I already had on hand, and the butterfly's came from Graphic 45's Old Curiousity Shoppe.

The teacup I cut using my Cricut Explore and the Tags Bags Boxes and More 2 cartridge.

I patterned out and made the box and lid myself, designing it just big enough for the teacup to fit.

And here is the box closed.

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope this inspired you to make your own spring card! -AR

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